Smokey Robinson Initiates $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Allegations

Smokey Robinson and his wife have filed a staggering $500 million lawsuit against four women who accuse him of sexual assault, asserting the claims are fabricated to extort money. The singers refute all allegations and seek to have the women's case dismissed while defending their character and treatment of the plaintiffs.

Motown icon Smokey Robinson has taken legal action, filing a $500 million defamation lawsuit against four women who have accused him of sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed by Robinson and his wife, Frances, in California, contends that the allegations are "false and extremely damaging" and are part of an "extortionate" scheme.

The Robinsons assert that the women, who have filed their claims anonymously under the pseudonyms Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, had previously enjoyed familial relationships with the couple, having traveled together on family holidays. The couple’s legal team argues that these accusations were unfounded and driven by financial motives.

Robinson, currently under criminal investigation in Los Angeles related to the same allegations, denies any wrongdoing. His attorney has indicated that the plaintiffs are targeting Robinson financially and have moved to dismiss the women’s lawsuit, criticizing the decision to allow them to remain anonymous.

According to the women's lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 6, they allege several incidents from as early as 2006 involving coercion into sexual acts. The plaintiffs, all of Hispanic descent, claim they chose not to come forward until now due to fears of losing their jobs, facing family backlash, or personal embarrassment. Concerns about potential repercussions on their immigration status also contributed to their silence. The women seek at least $50 million in damages and demand a jury trial.

In light of the situation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has launched an investigation into the allegations, which Robinson has publicly welcomed, stating, "exposure to the truth is a powerful thing." As a foundational figure in Motown, Robinson wrote iconic songs like "My Girl" and "Tracks of My Tears," boasting a prolific career with more than 4,000 songwriting credits and induction in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.